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What a mess! The look of the Primary Survey. But another thought, in SC a Ron Paul vote shouldn’t be ruled out — as a protest! Yes! And as conditional support for much of what RPaul stands for, and his eloquence in supporting it. And to make fun waves!

So, the “vulture capitalism” argument works after-all. In a GoP primary. Go figure. aquaviva on January 20, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Nah, that has nothing to do with it. Mitt’s developed a case of fumble-itis and he’s making a lot of people very nervous with his evasive, unsure answers about his tax returns and Bain Capital. This stuff should be easily dispensed with, but Mitt himself has lost the narrative over both issues. That does not portend well for going up against the billion-dollar Chicago thugocracy.

I am sick of hearing about the poor little rich boy who all the kids pick on. If Republicans want to win they can’t be the party of those who destroy businesses so they can make a quick profit without building anything. The Rockefellers, the Carnegies, the Morgans, they were tough businessmen who would slash wages and hire goons but they built industry, they didn’t just shift money around, cheat pensions, bankrupt companies and pocket the profits. Remember Morgan bailed the U.S. government, that is when business supported America rather than leeching off of it.

Sorry RINOs, Mitt WILL NOT be the nominee. If you think it looks bad for your boy now, wait til Santorum has to pull out.

True fiscal conservatives couldn’t care less about the social issues crapola! We want somebody whom will clamp down on the purse strings, and will not act like the rest of the GOP Eunuchs when it’s time to get in the ring with Obama. We saw exactly what that kind of nominee was good for in 2008. Wasn’t my first choice, but he is my final choice. GO NEWT!

Too few many babes participating in this poll (29%). C’mon girls, step up and be counted. It’s the 21st Century, for Heaven’s sakes. Show your stuff.

TXUS on January 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM

I voted. I just don’t have my panties in a knot over the Ex problem. I am MORE concerned that Obama can’t WAIT to run against Romney and paint him as the most EEEEVVVIIILLLL 1%er that ever breathed on this planet. You know he will.

ok. time for truth.. i got HAMMERED today by questions about gingrich because – guess what? – I’m a woman. Like this makes me a special species or something and my opinion has any more merit than any other’s. Guess it did. I got asked at least 11 times in various ways by both democrats and republicans in my workplace. Its pretty easy to ID who’s who even though they ALL say they’re INDEPENDENT. After the first 3 I had my answer down to talking points.

This was his second wife who helped destroyed his first marriage. I’m supposed to believe anything she says? Sorry. As a woman I know how we can be. This chick has not moved on with her life and that’s the sad part. She could have shown him she was 1000x better than him if she made something of herself but to resort to this tells me she’s off her rocker!

That’s all I’ve got to say about Gingrich and his wife issues and if Romney would like to go wife for wife – let’s talk about Polygamy Grandpa Romney.

I’m just sitting here rolling my eyes at all the jumpers who are now complaining that there really isn’t a choice left in the field.

If you people had done your homework in the first place, you would have parked yourself with Perry and would be happy with that choice. But no, so many clueless and lazy people just keep jumping around.

Well this is what you get peoples for being lazy. You get very few real choices. Good job!

At least Palin is a Republican and has solid convictions and principles, no matter if you like her or not. Romney has ZERO core convictions, ZERO principles. Will say anything, do anything, just to win. “just win baby” -Mitt “Al Davis” Romney

True fiscal conservatives couldn’t care less about the social issues crapola! We want somebody whom will clamp down on the purse strings, and will not act like the rest of the GOP Eunuchs when it’s time to get in the ring with Obama. We saw exactly what that kind of nominee was good for in 2008. Wasn’t my first choice, but he is my final choice. GO NEWT!

Lets get back to the issues. Gingrich is way worse than Romney on the individual mandate, Gingrich wanted a federal mandate, Romney a state. Gingrich is worse on Global Warming, he removed a pro-global warming chapter out of his book. the ghost writer of that section may release the full thing of what was to be released. And the social issues, Romney is great at. I can‘t believe Newt would question Romney’s integrity on this issue.

Gingrich is the least vetted and now his garbage is coming out. Why doesn’t the media ask Gingrich: Why he has praised the progressive movement? Why is FDR his favorite president, instead of Reagan. Why would he call himself a Wilsonian? That is because they (the media) agrees with him.

Come to find out, he is really buddy buddy with the press in private, unlike on stage. He is a recently closetted progressive and so two faced.

I voted. I just don’t have my panties in a knot over the Ex problem. I am MORE concerned that Obama can’t WAIT to run against Romney and paint him as the most EEEEVVVIIILLLL 1%er that ever breathed on this planet. You know he will.

karenhasfreedom on January 20, 2012 at 8:06 PM

Exactly why Obama, Soros, and the unions started/funded the OWS thing, with the media ginning it all up, thinking Romney would be their opponent, or at least making a pre-emptive strike to create a narrative for November if, in fact, he became their opponent.

I’m 61 years old. I’ve seen all the candidates since I was a kid. You do the math and candidate list. I experienced all their leadership skills and effects on the country and the economy. I fought 18 months in Vietnam. Came back and voted for Carter. This showed my ignorance. Been a conservative for the rest of my life. I personally went through life changes that were not all that honorable and respectful. But, I know this, we all can change, we all can be better and we all can do better….. therefore, I say to you, Gingrich is the guy I support. I want a bulldog as President. He has the experience, and the , dare I say it, gravitas… to learn from his mistakes and do what is right NOW. If I be naive in your eyes , so be it. I have made my choice and am comfortable with it. I was asked not long ago who I supported and why…. I have stated so.

That didn’t take but one comment..Romney is a Republican last time I checked..But your milage may vary..:)

Dire Straits on January 20, 2012 at 8:16 PM

So was Charlie Crist, Arlen Specter, Mike Bloomberg…until well it wasn’t politically expedient to be a “R” anymore, and you know who else was a Republican? Hillary Clinton. Well until she married Bill. But that is a story for another day.

Thank you for your service. And I couldn’t agree more with the “bulldog” comment. I’ve been saying for some time that I like Newt because I want someone who will verbally punch O!bama in the nose on a debate stage. He will do that.

Thank you for your service. And for sharing a part of your life for this great country. Your view on this difficult choice means a lot to me, I was nearby in a little country that can’t be named, doing bad things to bad guys, one at a time. Ain’t nobody perfect, as you say. God Bless.